Single-player games like Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Alwa's Legacy
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
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You Have to Win the Game
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
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Beholgar
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
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After Death
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.
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Horace
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
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Ninja Senki DX
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Kinuhime was killed by a ninja demon. Now, Hayate has become obsessed with revenge! But can revenge bring her back?
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Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
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Sonic Mania
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
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La-Mulana
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
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Momodora III
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
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Cave Story+
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
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Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
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Shovel Knight Dig
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Single-player alternative to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan.
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.